"I ran across an AP story on yahoo today about a guy my age who wrote his own obituary and it made the news because he shared some (what they referred to as) indiscretions in his life. I liked what he wrote. It seemed so familiar to our age group. It…"
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Lissa commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Widowed in 2011
"Michele, last year I went to the credit union with a refund check had the same decd designation for my husband. I think there were about three employees and a manager that really studied that check while I just stood there. This year still filing a…"
Lissa commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Suddenly widowed
"LaurieR I am so very sorry for your loss.
My husband died suddenly about a year ago of a heart attack. My children are a little older than yours (25 and 27 at the time). Their friends were great at the beginning and offered support but that did not…"
Lissa commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Widowed in 2011
"Hi Mary Brown, I really empathize with your situation. My husband also died suddenly and unexpectedly and without a will. I think it is absolutely ridiculous the amount of garbage you have to go through to get all of this straightened out. I…"
Lissa commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Widowed in 2011
"Well, I have found a cure for crying, at least for a while for me. I have been getting our home ready to sell and I was working in the backyard to shape up a pretty out of control bush about 4 feet by four feet. I got a strange rash on my arms from…"
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"What walk did you go on and where is it? Did it cost money to go on it?"
Lissa commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Suddenly widowed
"mmsmcmillen My husband died suddenly 1/31/2011 so I am about a year beyond where you are. I also was very much alone with no family close by. I went to a psychologist once a week for many months and also attended grief groups in my area. I…"
Lissa commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Widowed in 2011
"Letha - you are not alone. I have two houses to sell. Our "retirement" home and the house we brought our family up in. While I was in one state I got a $700 water bill (it is usually under $100). I did a lot of crying on the phone to get…"
Lissa commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Born in the 50s
"I have a question for the '50s group. I didn't feel very old until my husband died January 2011. I just feel so old, tired and sometimes out of it.
Rickey - I asked my grief group if they would like to get together for dinner before our…"
Lissa commented on Supa Dupa Fresh's group Widowed in 2011
"sewpatti the quilt idea is very nice. I gave my husband's clothes to Goodwill almost immediately, but I kept his shirts for some reason. I am not sure why. I think this is a good idea and that both of my adult children would probably like…"
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- At 8:02am on March 24, 2012,
mmsmcmillen (Michele) said… What walk did you go on and where is it? Did it cost money to go on it?
- At 1:02am on February 21, 2012,
hendrixx2 said… sorry for your loss also, thank you re: pictures, i kinda like her...
fred
- At 2:07pm on February 6, 2012,
VOLUNTEERSupa Dupa Fresh said… Welcome to our community.... I hope we can keep you company on your journey ahead. Please look around a bit and read this basic introduction to the site. You can find more information about how the community works under "Help!" in the navigation bar, and we'll send you a few newsletters with tips and ideas in the coming weeks. If you need a little more help, go to the Home page and look in the right hand column to see the link to a "Help Desk" form.
We all use the site differently, but we hope you feel comfortable sharing among us in the coming days, weeks, and months.
Big hug!
Supa
site founder and admin
- At 11:00am on February 5, 2012,
Joyce said… Welcome Lissa: I'm sorry for your loss but I'm glad you found your way to this site. I hope you will find the same comfort and understanding here at WV that I have. In the beginning I just read the blogs and posts and lurked in chat. Post and join us in chat when you feel comfortable. It is nice to be among people who "Get It".
- At 12:25pm on February 4, 2012,
carolynne said… Lissa, I'm so sorry for the loss that bring you here, but glad you've found WV. I hope you'll find the same comfort and support here that I have.
- At 8:41pm on February 2, 2012,
Lisa (lost) Lamb said…
I'm so sorry for your loss Lissa, but so glad you've found us. This journey can be a long bumpy one, but always remember none of us need walk it alone. We are here when you need us.
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